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Following Fifi: my adventures among wild chimpanzees, lessons from our closest relatives
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Contributors:
Goodall, Jane, 1934- writer of foreword.
Published:
New York : Pegasus Books, [2017].
Physical Desc:
xv, 269 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 24 cm
Status:
Carmichael
599.885 C938 2017
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John Crocker spent eight months in the Gombe forest working with Jane Goodall. He would follow families of wild chimpanzees and learn the fundamental behavioural traits of these chimps as they raised their offspring. Upon returning home and becoming a doctor, Crocker found himself incorporating the lessons he learned into his work as a father and physician.

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Edition:
First Pegasus Books edition.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781681775685, 1681775689

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Includes index.
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John Crocker spent eight months in the Gombe forest working with Jane Goodall. He would follow families of wild chimpanzees and learn the fundamental behavioural traits of these chimps as they raised their offspring. Upon returning home and becoming a doctor, Crocker found himself incorporating the lessons he learned into his work as a father and physician.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Crocker, J., & Goodall, J. (2017). Following Fifi: my adventures among wild chimpanzees, lessons from our closest relatives. First Pegasus Books edition. New York, Pegasus Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Crocker, John and Jane Goodall. 2017. Following Fifi: My Adventures Among Wild Chimpanzees, Lessons From Our Closest Relatives. New York, Pegasus Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Crocker, John and Jane Goodall, Following Fifi: My Adventures Among Wild Chimpanzees, Lessons From Our Closest Relatives. New York, Pegasus Books, 2017.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Crocker, John, and Jane Goodall. Following Fifi: My Adventures Among Wild Chimpanzees, Lessons From Our Closest Relatives. First Pegasus Books edition. New York, Pegasus Books, 2017.

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